The care trust provides health and social care services for adults including community healthcare services, Brixham and Paignton Hospitals, adult social care (previously provided by Torbay Council) and learning disability serivces Address: Customer Service Centre, Torbay Care Trust, 3rd floor Union House, Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 3YA Tel: 01803 219700 Email: csc@torbaycaretrust.nhs.net Website: www.torbaycaretrust.nhs.uk
An Information and Advice drop-in centre for 11 up to 21 year olds in need of assistance and advice. It promotes and safeguards the well-being of children and young people at risk of social exclusion. Address: 7 Victoria Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HU Tel: 01803 200100 Email: checkpoint@childrenssociety.org.uk.
Offers free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues, including housing, benefits, legal matters, employment, immigration and consumer issues. Website: www.torbaycab.org.uk
Connexions
A service that helps all 13-19 year olds get the information, support and practical help they need to move to successful adult lives. A personal adviser can give you confidential advice on housing, debt, health and much more. Address: 236 Union St, Torre, Torquay, TQ2 5QS Tel: 01803 200202 Freephone: 0800 9755111 [except from mobiles!] Email: torquay@connexions-cd.org.uk Website: www.connexions-cd.org.uk
Disability Information Service
An information service open to any resident of Torbay affected by any type of disability, they also provide information for anyone working or caring for people with disabilities Address: Chadwell Annexe, Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton TQ3 2DW Tel: 01803 546474 Email: dis.torbay@nhs.net Website:www.torcom.org.uk/node/411
Domestic Abuse Services - Westcountry Housing Association
Torbay refuge
Safe accomodation for women and children who are suffering domestic abuse Tel: 01803 524594 Email: torbayrefuge@westcountryha.org.uk
Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS)
Support for men and women who are suffering or at risk of suffering domestic abuse Tel: 01803 524594 Email: DASS@westcountryha.org.uk
Eddystone
An independent agency, providing free, confidential information and support for anyone concerned about HIV, Safer Sex and Hepatitis C (HCV) in Plymouth, Torbay, and South and West Devon. Address: 24 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay, TQ1 9BG Tel: 01803 380692 Email: info@eddystone.org.uk Website: www.eddystone.org.uk
Relate South Devon
National charity to help people with their relationships. Address: 4 East Street, Torquay TQ2 5SD Tel: 01803 297854 Website: www.relate.org.uk
Shelter
Provides free, independent, impartial and confidential housing advice and assistance to anyone with a housing related problem. Address: Shelter Devon, Cobourg House, Mayflower street, Plymouth, PL1 1QX Tel: 0844 515 2399 Freephone: 0808 800 4444 [except from mobiles!] Website: www.shelter.org.uk
Shrublands Drug and Alcohol Service
Confidential advice, treatment and counselling for drug and alcohol problems. Address: Shrublands House, 8, Morgan Avenue, Torquay Tel: 01803 291129
South Devon Women's Aid - Torbay
Helpline and outreach service for women suffering domestic abuse
Torcom Website central Communication Network for Voluntary and Community groups and other interested parties in Torbay. Address: Torbay Voluntary Service, 11 Castle Road, Torquay,TQ1 3BB Tel: 01803 212638 Website: www.torcom.org.uk
Torbay Probation Team
Aims of the service include protecting the public, reducing reoffending and rehabilitating offenders Address: Thurlow House, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3EQ Tel: 01803 213535 Website: www.dcpa.co.uk
Youth Enquiry Service
Information, advice and support service for young people is available if you need it. It is also a drop-in centre and has information on a range of subjects including Benefits, drugs and alcohol, education and employment, relationships, health and sexual health, legal issues, housing and finding accomodation. Address: The Harbour Centre, New Rd, Brixham, TQ5 8LX Tel: 01803 851414 Email: bxyes@hotmail.com
